Pacheco, Cpl. Raphael Rodriguez

SILVER STAR
HEADQUARTERS 3D INFANTRY DIVISION
GENERAL ORDERS # 166 - 29 April 1952

CORPORAL RAFAEL RODRIGUEZ PACHECO, RA30431299, Army Medical Service, Medical Company, 65th Infantry, 3d Infantry Division, United States Army. On 21 February 1951, Corporal RODRIGUEZ PACHECO was an aid man attached to a platoon which came under heavy enemy fire near the Han River , Korea. With complete disregard for his own personal safety, he exposed himself to the heavy enemy fire to go from man to man giving first aid. Corporal RODRIGUEZ PACHECO was wounded in the right arm but refused to stop and have his wound dressed until he had given first aid to all the others. The gallantry and devotion to duty displayed by Corporal RODRIGUEZ PACHECO reflect great credit upon himself and the military service. Entered the military service from Puerto Rico.

Pagan, Benjamin

SILVER STAR
HEADQUARTERS 3D INFANTRY DIVISION
GENERAL ORDERS # 16 - 24 January 1951

FIRST LIEUTENANT BENJAMIN PAGAN, 0959120, Infantry, Company "C", 65th Infantry, 3d Infantry Division, United States Army. On 28 November 1950, in the vicinity of Chomdang-dong, Korea, while on patrol, Lieutenant PAGAN displayed gallantry in action. As the patrol was moving, it was fired upon by enemy forces entrenched on a high ridge. Lieutenant PAGAN immediately deployed his platoon in an effort to drive the enemy from the ridge. After an intense fire fight in which he displayed personal bravery and leadership he was ordered to cover the withdrawal of the company. The company successfully withdrew, but upon reaching the assembly area Lieutenant PAGAN discovered that he had two men missing. With utter disregard for his personal safety, he returned alone to the ridge under enemy fire, located the two men, and brought them back to the comparative safety of the platoon. Lieutenant PAGAN's intrepid leadership and concern for the men in his command reflect great credit upon himself and the military service. Entered the military service from the State of New York.

Pagan, Pedro

SILVER STAR
HEADQUARTERS 3D INFANTRY DIVISION
GENERAL ORDERS # 74 - 23 March 1951

CORPORAL PEDRO PAGAN RA30404806, Infantry, Company "B", 65th Infantry, 3d Infantry Division, United States Army. On 31 January 1951, near Suwon, Korea, Company "B" 65th Infantry had the mission to move and take Hill 449 in the vicinity of Suwon, Korea. Stiff resistance was encountered and the company was halted by an undiscovered enemy machine gun. Corporal Pagan immediately volunteered to locate and destroy the enemy machine gun position. With complete disregard for his personal safety, Corporal Pagan, exposing himself to heavy enemy fire, moved aggressively toward the enemy positions throwing grenades.  He reached the enemy position, destroyed the machine gun and killed all the enemy who were manning it. The result of Corporal Pagan's actions enabled the company to advance and complete its mission. Corporal Pagan's courage, aggressiveness, and heroism reflect great credit upon himself and is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service. Entered the military service from Puerto Rico.

Pagani, Federico Jr.

SILVER STAR
HEADQUARTERS 3D INFANTRY DIVISION
GENERAL ORDERS # 17 - 24 January 1951

MASTER SERGEANT FEDERICO PAGANI, RA6674617, Infantry, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 65th Infantry, 3d Infantry Division, United States Army. On 27 November 1950, near Kowan, Korea, Sergeant Pagani was in charge of a section of his platoon when it had established contact with a numerically superior enemy force. The platoon was receiving heavy automatic fire on its front and flanks from the enemy. With complete disregard for his personal safety, Sergeant Pagani stood erect in the face of intense enemy fire directing the movement of and issuing orders to his section as they made an enveloping movement against an enemy-occupied village. Later he personally led his section in an assault across a river, which was swept by enemy fire, in aiding his platoon secure a hill on the opposite side. Throughout both maneuvers Sergeant Pagani was at the lead of his section. Sergeant Pagani's outstanding leadership and gallantry were not only inspirational but were successful in the seizure of the village and the hill. His actions reflect great credit upon himself and the military service. Entered the military service from Puerto Rico.

Pak, Sun Yup

SILVER STAR
HEADQUARTERS, EIGHTH UNITED STATES ARMY KOREA (EUSAK)
GENERAL ORDERS NO. 160, 13 November 1950

Brigadier General Pak Sun Yup, 10054, Army of the Republic of Korea, Commanding General, 1st Republic of Korea Infantry Division, displayed gallantry in action against an armed enemy in the Kumwi-Tabudong area, Korea, during the period 19 September to 22 September 1950.  When one of the regiments of his Division, which had been given the mission of completing the encirclement of the "Walled City", encountered heavy enemy resistance, General Pak joined the forward elements of that regiment and without regard for personal safety, and in the face of intense enemy mortar and small arms fire, personally led them in an attack which overcame the enemy resistance and successfully effected a junction with elements of the 1st United States Cavalry Division.  As a result of General Pak's fearless and exemplary actions, great numbers of the enemy were destroyed or captured.  General Pak's gallant actions reflects great credit on himself and the Army of the Republic of Korea.

Panetta, Anthony F. (awarded posthumously)

AWARD OF THE SILVER STAR
HEADQUARTERS 2D INFANTRY DIVISION
GENERAL ORDERS #830

PRIVATE FIRST CLASS ANTHONY F. PANETTA, US51064973, Infantry, Army of the United States, a member of Company C, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, distinguished himself by gallantry in action on 31 August 1951 in the vicinity of Yanggu, Korea.  On this date, Company C was attacking vital enemy-held positions.  As Private PANETTA, point man for the assault platoon, progressed up the hill, he heard troops digging in on the forward slope.  Due to a heavy fog, visibility was poor, but being told that he might contact friendly troops, Private PANETTA halted his platoon and crawled forward to make a reconnaissance.  As he advanced, the enemy commenced firing upon him with small arms and grenades.  Although wounded by the hostile fire, Private Panetta assaulted the enemy positions, firing his weapon with deadly accuracy.  After accounting for several enemy casualties, he was mortally wounded by the hostile fire.  His dauntless courage and outstanding devotion to duty inspired his comrades to rout the enemy and secure their objective.  The gallantry in action displayed by Private PANETTA reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.  Entered the military service from New York.

Panke, Robert E.

AWARD OF THE SILVER STAR
GENERAL ORDERS #270 - 31 May 1953

Lieutenant Colonel ROBERT E. PANKE, 023831, Artillery, United States Army, a member of Headquarters, 57th Field Artillery Battalion, distinguished himself by gallantry in action near Sokkogae, Korea.  On 21 March 1953, friendly artillery bunkers had been damaged and the hill on which Colonel PANKE's battalion was located was receiving heavy enemy artillery fire.  Realizing the importance of first hand knowledge of the situation, Colonel PANKE exposed himself to the enemy fire in order to make a physical reconnaissance of the artillery observation posts.  At one of the outposts, Colonel PANKE aided the observer to call in effective fire on the enemy.  On his way to another outpost, Colonel PANKE ignored the incoming shells in the trench area and made a full appraisal of the damage to the bunkers before returning to a position of comparative safety.  Colonel PANKE's consistent disregard for existing danger, outstanding contribution to the tactical situation, and evident eagerness for a complete analysis of the existing situation were an inspiration to all the officers and men who witnessed his actions.  The gallantry displayed by Colonel PANKE reflects great credit to himself and is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service.  Entered the Federal service from Wisconsin.

Pardy, Armand W.

SILVER STAR
HEADQUARTERS 3D INFANTRY DIVISION
GENERAL ORDERS # 333 - 13 August 1953

Master Sergeant (then Sergeant First Class) ARMAND W. PARDY, RA32253156, Infantry, Company "F", 65th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, United States Army. On the afternoon of 10 June 1953, in the vicinity of Sagimak, Korea, Company "F" began an assault of enemy held Hill "412". Sergeant PARDY was directing the fire of his two squads which were in support of the advancing assault units when he observed two friendly casualties lying in a shallow trench directly in front of an enemy cave. Sergeant PARDY, without regard for his personal safety, went forward to the aid of the critically wounded men. Nearing the trench, he dropped to the ground and crawled up a steep incline towards the men. As he was pulling one man out of the trench, automatic weapons fire, coming from within the cave, mortally wounded one of the casualties. Firing his carbine and with supporting fire from another member of the patrol, he quickly silenced the enemy gun, mortally wounding two of the foe. In his second attempt to evacuate the wounded, he again came under fire from the enemy position. He immediately threw a hand grenade into the cave, mortally wounding the three remaining enemy soldiers. Still exposed to machine gun and sniper fire, he dragged one casualty to cover. He then took a position and fired upon the enemy snipers while a medical aid man evacuated the second friendly casualty. Sergeant PARDY'S outstanding gallantry and devotion to duty reflect great credit upon himself and the military service. Entered the Federal Service from New York.

Park, Paul L.

HEADQUARTERS
FAR EAST AIR FORCES
APO 925

GENERAL ORDERS
NUMBER 139 7 April 1951
AWARD OF THE SILVER STAR

By direction of the President, under the provisions of the Act of Congress approved 9 July 1918 (WD Bul. 43, 1918), and pursuant to authority contained in Air Force Regulation 30-14, 22 August 1950 and Section VII, General Order Number 63, Department of the Air Force, 19 September 1950, the Silver Star for gallantry in action on the date indicated is awarded to Captain Paul L. Park, United States Air Force.

Capt Park distinguished himself by gallantry in action against the enemy on 24 January 1951. On this date, he displayed conspicuous courage by rescuing a downed pilot and observer from behind enemy-held lines near Anyang-ni, Korea. Piloting an unarmed helicopter, Captain Park flew twenty-five miles behind enemy-held lines fully aware of the fact that a company of enemy troops had the trapped pilot and observer pinned down by small arms fire. When he arrived at the pick-up point, Captain Park directed fighter aircraft to strafe the area, then proceeded to land the helicopter despite intense enemy small arms fire. As the downed pilot and observer ran toward the waiting helicopter, Captain Park was under constant enemy fire. The barrage increased during the take-off, whereupon Captain Park reported the positions of the enemy troops to the fighter aircraft permitting then to close in and inflict heavy casualties on the enemy. Captain Park's outstanding performance was in keeping with the highest traditions of the service. His bravery saved the lives of two United States Air Force men, and reflected great credit upon himself, the Far East Air Forces, and the United States Air Force.

Parks, Jack F. (posthumously)

Private First Class Jack F. Parks, RA13275808, Infantry, United States Army, a member of Company D, 21st Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, is awarded the Silver Star posthumously for gallantry in action on 10 July 1950 near Chonui, Korea. PFC Parks had returned from Chochiwon to the 1st Battalion Motor Pool in his truck loaded with mortar and machinegun ammunition. He was aware that the enemy had penetrated forward positions and had set up a road block between the Battalion motor pool and his company. Realizing the hazard of running a road block with live ammunition and in spite of the fact that his immediate superior informed him that he did not have to go forward, PFC Parks, knowing the desperate need for ammunition by his unit volunteered to drive his truck loaded with ammunition to the front lines. In his attempt to do so he was killed. PFC Parks’ display of courage, fortitude and valor reflect the highest credit on himself and the United States Army. GO 71, 6 Aug 1950. Entered service from Watertown, NY.

Parks, William M.

Private First Class William M. Parks, RA16311316, Field Artillery, United States Army, a member of Battery B, 63d Field Artillery Battalion, 24th Infantry Division, is awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action against the enemy on 8 July 1950 at Chonan, Korea, and again on 9 July 1950 at Pudae-ri, Korea. PFC Parks distinguished himself when his position as a forward observer was surrounded by the enemy and was under intense enemy fire. When his superior officer found it necessary to move to a position to enable him to observe the effect of fire commands, PFC Parks immediately assumed command of radio contact with the fire direction center, calmly and skillfully conducted several fire missions and relayed messages on foot to his superior officer with complete disregard for personal safety. On 9 July 1950 an enemy patrol of three men penetrated their position and PFC Parks, together with another soldier, halted and killed the enemy. Although wounded in this encounter, PFC Parks continued as radio operator until ordered to leave. His daring courage and exercise of good judgment while under fire reflects great credit on himself and the military service. GO 79, 8 Aug 1950. Entered service from Gary, IN.

Patterson, Calvin W.

Sergeant First Class Calvin W. Patterson, RA 39302102, Infantry, US Army, a member of Company C, 21st Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, is awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action on 5 July 1950, at Chonan, Korea. SFC Patterson was acting as a forward observer for a mortar unit. The position was being assaulted by an overwhelmingly large force of the enemy . When SFC Patterson was wounded in the neck, he refused to leave his position and have the wound treated. He remained in the forward area directing his own mortar fire. When the position was finally overrun and a withdrawal became necessary, SFC Patterson was the last man to leave. His heroic action was an inspiration to all who witnessed it. GO 55, 24 Jul 1950. Home of record: Douglas County, OR.

Payne, Earl J.

"For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with the Marine infantry company in Korea from 1 November to 10 December 1950. Staff Sergeant Payne displayed outstanding professional skill, aggressiveness and devotion to duty while serving as platoon sergeant of an infantry platoon. On 28 November 1950, his company, on an outpost south of Yuand-ni, Korea, was subjected to a continuous attack by a numerically superior enemy force. During the entire action, he, with utter disregard for his own personal safety, continually exposed himself to the direct enemy small arms and automatic weapons fire in order to direct and control the accurate and effective fire of the platoon. When it became apparent that, due to a failure of communications, artillery or other supporting fires could not be brought to bear on the enemy's position, he voluntarily manned an exposed machine gun and delivered such effective fire that the enemy fire was neutralized and many casualties were inflicted, thereby contributing materially to the successful defense of the outpost. His timely actions and coolness under fire constantly set an example for all who served with him and were directly instrumental in the success achieved by his company. Staff Sergeant Payne's heroic actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service."

Paz-Ayala, Isaac

SILVER STAR
HEADQUARTERS
3d INFANTRY DIVISION
GENERAL ORDERS $305 - 24 July 1951

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to ISAAC PAZ-AYALA (RA30432566), Master Sergeant, U.S. Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with Company B, 1st Battalion, 65th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division. On 27 April 1951, Company B, occupying a blocking position on Hill 476 near Uijongbu, Korea, had been viciously attacked by a numerically superior enemy force which managed to surround the area. When the company was ordered to withdraw, it was necessary to assault the hostile positions with a bayonet charge to create an escape gap in the enemy line. Moving forward with his platoon, Sergeant PAZ-AYALA located an enemy machine gun which was inflicting casualties on his unit and, maneuvering himself to within approximately 60 yards of the weapon, he killed its crew with the accurate fire of his carbine. Having eliminated the gun crew, Sergeant PAZ-AYALA ran through vicious enemy cross fire to the position and turning the weapon around, began firing on a group of retreating hostile soldiers, killing and wounding several. Sergeant PAXZ-AYALA's gallant and aggressive behavior materially aided the successful withdrawal of his unit and reflects the highest credit upon himself and the military service.

Perez-Garcia, Santiago

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to SANTIAGO PEREZ-GARCIA (US50102344), Private First Class, U.S. Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with Company I, 65th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division. On 30 September 1951, the Third Platoon of Company I, while attacking an enemy held hill near Chorwon, Korea, encountered overwhelming fire from enemy machine guns in heavy wooden bunkers. Although the platoon was halted and two advance scouts were wounded, Private PEREZ-GARCIA volunteered to go forward and wipe out the emplacements. Despite the intense fire spraying the area, he fearlessly advanced and, with grenades, successfully knocked out the hostile machine gun nests. This action proved decisive, permitting a central penetration of enemy defenses which forced them completely from the hill, leaving the original objective secure in friendly hands. The inspiring gallantry and courageous devotion to duty displayed by Private PEREZ-GARCIA reflect high credit upon himself and the military service.

Perry, Capt. Theron H.

SILVER STAR
HEADQUARTERS 3D INFANTRY DIVISION
GENERAL ORDERS # 547 - 1 December 1951

CAPTAIN THERON H. PERRY, 02017275, Infantry, Company "K", 65th Infantry, 3d Infantry Division, United States Army. On 29 September 1951, near Chorwon, Korea, Company "K", in conjunction with another company, was assigned the mission of attacking and securing a strategic hill held by well-entrenched enemy troops. In the initial stage of the attack, Company "K" was subjected to heavy enemy artillery and mortar fire, but under the direction and encouragement of Captain PERRY, the company continued to move forward until it reached the foot of the hill. Here it deployed and two platoons advanced up the incline under heavy small arms fire. When the platoons had nearly reached their objective, they were pinned down under vast quantities of grenades hurled down by the enemy. Although having been wounded by mortar fragments, Captain PERRY moved forward to the units, ordered them to fix bayonets and, shouting encouragement, personally led the platoons in their final assault on the hill where they engaged the enemy at close quarters with grenades. During this final assault, Captain Perry was wounded again, seriously enough to necessitate evacuation; however, he had so inspired the men by his courage that they finished clearing the trenches of enemy troops and secured the hill. Captain PERRY'S superb courage, gallantry, and leadership reflect the highest credit upon himself and the military service. Entered the military service from the State of New York.

Phillips, Robert F.

Article copyrighted by Air Force Historical Foundation:

"After more than fifty years, former Air Force historian Robert F. Phillips was recognized for his heroic efforts in the Korean War with the award of the Silver Star. He received the medal from Maj. Gen. James T. Jackson, commanding general of the Military District of Washington, at a ceremony held on February 13, 2001, at Fort McNair in Washington, D.C.

Phillips, now seventy-six, was born in South Dakota, where he attended local schools. Drafted immediately after graduating from high school, he was sent to Europe as a combat medic with the 110th Infantry Regiment of the 28th Infantry Division. Phillips was seriously wounded in the Battle of the Siegfried Line in Germany in September 1944. After recuperating in a hospital in Oxford, England, he was released in November and reprocessed into his former unit on December 15, 1944, on the eve of the Battle of the Bulge. Tasked to hold the line, his regiment lasted only four days. Out of 3,100 soldiers, only 750 made it back to Bastogne. The remnants of his division transferred to French administrative control and fought in the Alsace campaign until February 1945. His unit returned to U.S. control and fought until V-E day, then remained in Europe as part of the occupation forces until July. Phillips returned to the U.S. and was waiting to be shipped to the Pacific Theater when the war ended. He processed out of the Army in November.

Phillips used the GI Bill to attend the University of Oregon, earning a BA degree. Following graduation, he decided on a military career, and enlisted in April 1950. When the Korean War started two months later, he was among the first general replacements sent to Korea. Phillips married his fiance Marjorie Griffeth from Eugene, Oregon, one week before his departure date.

When he arrived in Korea on August 1, Phillips was assigned to Company I, 21st Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division. On the dawn of September 8, in the vicinity of Kyongju, South Korea, his unit was attacked from the rear by a company-sized enemy force. One enemy platoon broke from the main attacking force to capture a hill that was the dominant terrain feature in the area. Phillips raced behind his platoon leader to the top of the hill, and the pair unleashed a barrage of hand grenades and rifle fire, preventing the enemy's occupation of the hill. After they depleted their supply of grenades, Phillips raced down the hill under a hail of fire, and heedless of his safety, replenished his stash of grenades. Rejoining his platoon leader, the duo held off the enemy until the officer fell mortally wounded. Alone, Phillips backed a short way down the hill on his stomach and determined to hold off any enemy who dared to crest the hill. Then, a Company I machine gun and tank focused their fire to Phillips's fro nt and began to repel the enemy attack. Once the firing subsided, Phillips rushed over the hillside, killing five North Koreans with his rifle. A later examination of Phillips's field jacket revealed four bullet holes, and the top of his helmet was dented. The citation for Phillips's Silver Star recognized the "utter disregard for his own personal safety and his cool display of marksmanship while exposed to concentrated enemy fire."

He was later evacuated to Japan because of a severe ear infection and in August 1951, sent to Ft. Riley, Kansas, where he became the Regimental Supply Sergeant for the 10th Infantry Division. Two years after the Korean War, Phillips inquired about the status of his Silver Star medal, but was told that it had been lost and, moreover, that the time limit for resubmitting the paperwork had expired. Time limits for rewards were not removed until the late 1990s. Phillips then located his former company commander, who resubmitted the documentation for the medal.

Phillips mustered out of the Army in April 1953, and returned to the University of Oregon, earning an MA in history in 1956. He then went to Washington, D.C., where after a stint with the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare he became an historian in the Office of the Chief of Military History. He remained there for several years before transferring to the Air Force History Program, becoming the chief historian at the Office of Aerospace Research. In the meantime, he and Marge raised two children, Catherine and Mark. In 1970, he became the chief historian of the Seventeenth Air Force in Germany. He returned stateside in 1976 and served as deputy chief historian at Air Force Systems Command, Andrews AFB, Maryland. In May 1986, Robert Phillips retired from the Air Force history program, after a thirty-year civil service career, including twenty years with the Air Force. In retirement, his book, To Save Bastogne, was published. Currently residing with Marge in Burke, Virginia, Phillips remains an active member of several veterans' organizations, including some in France."

Pineiro, Hector E.

SILVER STAR
HEADQUARTERS 3D INFANTRY DIVISION
GENERAL ORDERS # 261 - 8 July 1951

FIRST LIEUTENANT HECTOR E PINEIRO, 0959121, Infantry, Company "B", 65th Infantry, 3d Infantry Division, United States Army. In the early morning hours of 27 April 1951, near Uijongbu, Korea, a heavy enemy attack had forced a company on the right flank of Lieutenant PINEIRO'S platoon to withdraw within his unit's perimeter, thereby shifting the full weight of the enemy fire power to the platoon's sector of the line. Despite the fierce hostile fire Lieutenant PINEIRO'S repeatedly exposed himself to reorganize and deploy the company's troops within the perimeter. By dawn the unit was surrounded and subjected to a merciless barrage of enemy fire, making it necessary to withdraw. After creating a gap in the enemy lines, the platoon withdrew while Lieutenant PINEIRO stayed behind and covered the escape. Although burdened with the multiple duties of his front-line command, the brave officer unhesitatingly moved forward and twice assisted in the care and evacuation of wounded soldiers. Lieutenant PINEIRO'S gallantry and exemplary leadership reflect the highest credit upon himself and the military service. Entered the military service from Puerto Rico.

Pineiro, Pedro Medina

SILVER STAR
HEADQUARTERS 3D INFANTRY DIVISION
GENERAL ORDERS # 361 - 27 August 1953

Sergeant PEDRO MEDINA PINEIRO, US50114797, Infantry, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 65th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, United States Army. On the night of 20 July 1953, a squad of an Antitank and Mine Platoon, led by Sergeant MEDINA PINEIRO, set out on a mine detecting mission forward of the friendly main line of resistance in the the vicinity of Kundong-Myon, Korea. As they began their duties, an enemy artillery and mortar barrage began, seriously wounded several men, mortally wounded another and created a state of disorder among the rest of the squad members. Exercising exceptional command presence, Sergeant MEDINA PINEIRO calmly organized his men and directed the evacuation of the casualties from the stricken area back to the friendly lines. He then went back alone to the perilous area to search for more wounded. Finding another casualty, he carried him back to safety. Sergeant MEDINA PINEIRO'S outstanding gallantry and devotion to duty reflect great credit upon himself and the military service. Entered the Federal Service from Puerto Rico.

Pizarro-Mojica, Antonio

SILVER STAR
HEADQUARTERS
3d INFANTRY DIVISION
GENERAL ORDERS $286 - 16 July 1951

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to ANTONIO PIZARRO-MOJICA (ER30428931), Corporal, U.S. Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with Company A, 1st Battalion, 65th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division. On 11 April 1951, near Yonggan-myon, Korea, Corporal PIZARRO-MOJICA accompanied a patrol into hostile territory to determine enemy dispositions and movement. As the patrol was returning to friendly lines it was subjected to an intense mortar barrage. Noticing a wounded comrade lying in an exposed area, Corporal PIZARRO-MOJICA ran to his assistance and, after administering first aid, proceeded to carry the soldier to a protected position. While trying to cross a dike, he was shot in the back by an enemy sniper. Completely ignoring the painful wound, Corporal PIZARRO-MOJICA courageously dragged the stricken infantryman over the dike to safety. The selfless gallantry displayed by Corporal PIZARRO-MOJICA reflects the highest credit upon himself and the military service.

Pizzi, Herman

PRIVATE FIRST CLASS HERMAN J. PIZZI
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
For service as set forth in the following
CITATION:

"For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with a Marine infantry company in Korea on 6 October 1952. Serving as a fire team leader, Private First Class PIZZI displayed outstanding courage and devotion to duty during the defense of a forward outpost. Under cover of darkness, the enemy delivered an intense artillery and mortar barrage followed by an assault of infantry troops. Throughout the action, he fearlessly exposed himself to the deadly enemy fire in order to check his men and administer aid to the wounded. Despite his determined efforts, the men of his fire team were killed by the enemy fire and he was severely shaken by concussion. Although his weapon had been destroyed and he was armed with only a knife, he moved from position to position, aiding the wounded Marines. After organizing the few left, he directed the evacuation of the critically wounded Marines to the main line of resistance. While enroute to the main lines, he was painfully wounded but with grim determination, he continued to the friendly lines where he collapsed from shock and concussion. When he recovered consciousness, he volunteered to lead a rescue party to evacuate the rest of the casualties. Private First Class PIZZI’s gallant and courageous actions inspired all who observed him and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service."

E.A. POLLOCK
Major General, U.S. Marine Corps
Commanding

Popolizio, Peter M.

AWARD OF THE SILVER STAR
HEADQUARTERS 7TH INFANTRY DIVISION
GENERAL ORDERS # 446

"PETER M. POPOLIZIO 511117166 Corporal Infantry Company "E" 17th Infantry Regiment, for gallantry in action, on the night of 17 April 1953 in the Kumhwa Valley, North Korea at the base of Pork Chop Hill and due west to hill 200.  While attempting to dislodge the enemy from the cut to the right of hill 200's crest Corporal POPOLIZIO crawled his way over uneven terrain, toward the enemy and on two different occasions rescued men from his platoon and carried them to safety despite exposing himself to enemy fire.  Residence: Huntington, New York."

Poucher, William L.

Private First Class WILLIAM L. POUCHER, RA17336553, Infantry, Company C, 27th Infantry, United States Army.  During the early morning hours of 6 September 1952, Private POUCHER's unit was attacking an enemy force which had partially surrounded a friendly outpost and had begun a penetration of the main line of resistance near Satae-ri, Korea.  Despite intense enemy mortar and grenade fire, Private POUCHER advanced with his automatic rifle to a position from which he could place effective fire into the hostile ranks.  Although painfully wounded, he continued to deliver a steady stream of accurate fire which inflicted heavy casualties on the enemy and stopped their advance.  Private POUCHER was again wounded, but realizing that his was the only automatic weapon in the area, refused to be evacuated.  Although weak from shock and loss of blood, he courageously remained in position and continued to fire.  Private POUCHER then noticed a comrade fighting violently to escape from the surrounded outpost position.  Completely disregarding his personal safety, Private POUCHER charged forward through heavy fire and began throwing grenades to support his trapped comrade.  His courageous assault enabled the trapped man to fight his way through to friendly lines.  Private POUCHER's heroic actions were a great inspiration to his comrades, and contributed materially to the success of the unit's mission.  His courage, determination, and unselfish devotion to duty reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.  Entered the Federal service from Missouri.

Powell, Herbert B.

SILVER STAR
HEADQUARTERS X CORPS
GENERAL ORDERS #22
4 NOVEMBER 1950

Col. HERBERT B. POWELL, O-16684, Infantry, 17th Infantry Regiment, United States Army, is awarded the Silver Star Medal for gallantry in action against an armed enemy.  On 29 October 1950 Colonel POWELL led his regiment in an amphibious landing at Iwon, Korea.  Subsequent to landing, Colonel POWELL by his aggressive leadership pushed inland over difficult and unfamiliar terrain to relieve the Republic of Korea forces in the vicinity of Pungsan, Korea, and ordered his regiment into action to meet the enemy.  On 2 November 1950 an enemy force attacked his position and Colonel POWELL personally visited front line units under heavy small arms and mortar fire to direct the fight.  His example of leadership inspired the men to repel the attack.  Colonel POWELL then led his men in an attack and secured the regimental objective.  Colonel POWELL's display of gallantry and fearless leadership reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.  Entered the Federal service from Oregon.

Pramberger, Franz

SILVER STAR
HEADQUARTERS
7th INFANTRY DIVISION
GENERAL ORDERS #94 - 4 March 1953

Private Franz Pramberger, US51161448, Infantry, United States Army, a member of Company E, 32d Infantry, distinguished himself by gallantry in action near Pokkae, Korea.  On 24 January 1953, a friendly platoon assaulting a strongly fortified enemy-held position was subjected to intense enemy mortar fire.  Private Pramberger detected the mortar position and, without hesitation, charged the emplacement.  In close combat he mortally wounded the four members of the enemy position, thus silencing the weapon.  Private Pramberger's courageous and inspiring actions were an important and contributing factor in the success of his unit's mission.  The gallantry displayed by Private Pramberger reflects great credit on himself and is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service.  Entered the Federal service from New York.

Prescott, Coleman (posthumously)

Captain Coleman L. Prescott, O512536, Field Artillery, United States Army, a member of Headquarters Battery, 13th Field Artillery, 24th Infantry Division, is awarded the Silver Star (posthumously) for gallantry in action on 16 July 1950 near the Kum River, Korea. Captain Coleman, Battalion Intelligence Officer, was manning the Battalion Observation Post during an attack by the enemy. All communications with the firing batteries, except Captain Coleman’s radio, had been disrupted. When the Infantry withdrew, Captain Coleman remained in the Observation Post directing the fire of the Battalion. His position was overrun. When last seen, Captain Coleman was still radioing fire orders to the firing batteries. By his courage and devotion to duty, Captain Coleman brought great credit to himself and the military service. GO 78, 8 Aug 1950. Entered service from Lawton, OK. (Captain Prescott was later listed as killed in action.)

Pruitt, J.D.

SILVER STAR
HEADQUARTERS 3D INFANTRY DIVISION
GENERAL ORDERS # 481 - 16 November 1953

Private First Class J. D. Pruitt, US53138657, Infantry, Company "C", 65th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, United States Army. On the night of 16 July 1953, in the vicinity of Kumhwa, Korea, Private PRUITT was a member of a combat patrol advancing to Hill "326", a contested area near enemy lines. Reaching the crest of the hill, he effectively positioned himself on the defense perimeter and opened fire on an approaching enemy force. In the ensuing fire fight and hand-to-hand combat, an enemy soldier charged toward Private PRUITT and attempted to take him prisoner. Private PRUITT aggressively engaged the man and threw him down the steep slope. Immediately, another of the enemy attacked Private PRUITT and was also knocked down the hillside. Private PRUITT then threw several grenades into the rapidly retreating force, mortally wounding a number of the foe. His quick decisions and courageous actions contributed materially to the success of the mission with a minimum of casualties. Private PRUITT'S outstanding gallantry and devotion to duty reflect great credit upon himself and the military service. Entered the Federal Service from Mississippi.

Pryne, Harvey E. (posthumously)

Army Pfc. Harvey E. Pryne, 21, of 1620 S. E. Pleasant View Drive, Des Moines, who was killed in action in Korea on May 20, 1951, has been awarded posthumously the Silver Star for gallantry in action. He was in medical corps and was attempting to carry a wounded soldier from an area under gunfire. He also had been awarded the Combat Medical Badge and had been wounded. (Pryne was with 5th Cavalry.)"  Pella Chronicle, Feb 14 52

Pure, Ervin H. (posthumously)

Second Lieutenant Ervin H. Pure, O2210151, Infantry, Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 34th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, is awarded the (first oak leaf cluster to the) Silver Star for gallantry in action against the enemy on 10 July 1950 near Chonan, Korea. The enemy had succeeded in penetrating front line positions and had set up a section of 50 caliber machine gun covering the roads used by friendly forces. LT Pure organized a patrol which he personally led while under heavy machine gun fire to a position within hand grenade range, throwing several grenades, then assaulting the gun position to destroy the enemy machine gun. He then reorganized his patrol and directed movement of friendly troops that had been pinned down by the enemy fire. The leadership and courage displayed by LT Pure in the face of great danger reflects the highest credit on himself and the Armed Forces. (LT Pure was killed in action 20 July 1950.)GO 64, 1 August 1950First Silver Star per Doug Sterner: His first was for actions in WWII (I’m guessing as an enlisted man.) It was published under Headquarters, 63d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 500 (1945). Entered service from Los Angeles, CA.